K210524 · Changzhou Holymed Products Co., Ltd. · FXX · Jul 7, 2021 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K210524
Device Name
Surgical Mask
Applicant
Changzhou Holymed Products Co., Ltd.
Product Code
FXX · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Jul 7, 2021
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4040
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The surgical mask is intended to be worn to protect both the patient and healthcare personnel from transfer of microorganisms, body fluids and particulate material. The surgical mask is intended for use in infection control practices to reduce the potential exposure to blood and body fluids. This is a single-use, disposable device, provided non-sterile.
Device Story
Three-layer flat-pleated surgical mask; nonwoven polypropylene construction. Outer/inner layers: spunbonded polypropylene; middle layer: melt-blown polypropylene. Malleable polyethylene-laminated aluminum nosepiece; knitted polyester/elastane ear-loops. Single-use, disposable, non-sterile. Worn by healthcare personnel and patients to provide barrier protection against microorganisms, body fluids, and particulates. Provides infection control in clinical settings.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only. Performance verified via ASTM F1862 (fluid resistance), ASTM F2299 (particulate filtration efficiency >99.9%), ASTM F2101-19 (bacterial filtration efficiency ≥99.9%), and 16 CFR 1610 (flammability Class 1). Biocompatibility confirmed via ISO 10993-5 (cytotoxicity) and ISO 10993-10 (skin irritation and sensitization).
Technological Characteristics
Three-layer nonwoven polypropylene (spunbonded/melt-blown/spunbonded). Malleable polyethylene-laminated aluminum nosepiece. Knitted polyester/elastane ear-loops. Flat-pleated form factor. Non-sterile. ASTM F2100 Level 3 compliant. No software or electronic components.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use by patients and healthcare personnel to reduce exposure to microorganisms, body fluids, and particulate material during infection control practices.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
Surgical apparel are devices that are intended to be worn by operating room personnel during surgical procedures to protect both the surgical patient and the operating room personnel from transfer of microorganisms, body fluids, and particulate material. Examples include surgical caps, hoods, masks, gowns, operating room shoes and shoe covers, and isolation masks and gowns. Surgical suits and dresses, commonly known as scrub suits, are excluded.
Special Controls
*Classification.* (1) Class II (special controls) for surgical gowns and surgical masks. A surgical N95 respirator or N95 filtering facepiece respirator is not exempt if it is intended to prevent specific diseases or infections, or it is labeled or otherwise represented as filtering surgical smoke or plumes, filtering specific amounts of viruses or bacteria, reducing the amount of and/or killing viruses, bacteria, or fungi, or affecting allergenicity, or it contains coating technologies unrelated to filtration (e.g., to reduce and or kill microorganisms). Surgical N95 respirators and N95 filtering facepiece respirators are exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to § 878.9, and the following conditions for exemption:(i) The user contacting components of the device must be demonstrated to be biocompatible.
(ii) Analysis and nonclinical testing must:
(A) Characterize flammability and be demonstrated to be appropriate for the intended environment of use; and
(B) Demonstrate the ability of the device to resist penetration by fluids, such as blood and body fluids, at a velocity consistent with the intended use of the device.
(iii) NIOSH approved under its regulation.
(2) Class I (general controls) for surgical apparel other than surgical gowns and surgical masks. The class I device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to § 878.9.
Predicate Devices
Level 3 Surgical Face Masks by San-M Package Co., Ltd. (K160269)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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July 7, 2021
Changzhou Holymed Products Co., Ltd. Shan Shang Regulatory Correspondent 525 Changwu Road South Changzhou, Jiangsu 213167 China
Re: K210524
Trade/Device Name: Surgical Mask Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4040 Regulation Name: Surgical Apparel Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FXX Dated: April 15, 2021 Received: April 20, 2021
Dear Shan Shang:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
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Sincerely,
Clarence W. Murray, III. PhD Assistant Director DHT4B: Division of Infection Control and Plastic Surgery Devices OHT4: Office of Surgical and Infection Control Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
K210524
Device Name
Surgical Mask
Indications for Use (Describe)
The surgical mask is intended to be worn to protect both the patient and healthcare personnel from transfer of microorganisms, body fluids and particulate material. The surgical mask is intended for use in infection control practices to reduce the potential exposure to blood and body fluids. This is a single-use, disposable device, provided non-sterile.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)| | Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
X Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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#### 510(k) Summary
# 510(k) Summary
Pursuant to 21 CFR 807.92
Prepared on April 14, 2021
#### 1. Submitter
| Manufacturer Name and Address: | Changzhou Holymed Products Co., Ltd.<br>525 Changwu Road South<br>Wujin District, Changzhou<br>Jiangsu, China 213167 |
|--------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Contact Person: | Ms. Shan Shang |
| Telephone Number: | +86 183 5120 0602 |
| Email Address: | shan.shang@gogii.ca |
2. Device Name
| Device Name: | Surgical Mask |
|--------------|---------------|
| Common Name: | Surgical Mask |
Regulatory Information:
| Classification Name: | Mask, Surgical |
|----------------------|-----------------|
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 878.4040 |
| Product Code: | FXX |
| Device Class: | Class II |
#### 3. Predicate
K160269 Level 3 Surgical Face Masks by San-M Package Co., Ltd. Particularly, the following model:
| Model # | Style |
|---------|----------|
| EL30000 | Ear-loop |
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#### 4. Device Description
The surgical mask is a three-layer flat-pleated mask made of nonwoven polypropylene materials. The inner layer (white color) and the outer layer (blue color) are made of spunbonded polypropylene to provide comfort and breathability; the middle filtration layer is made of melt-blown polypropylene. The three layers are bonded together sonically along the four edges with the inner layer slightly folded over the outer layer along the long edges.
The mask is fitted to cover the wearer's nose and mouth with ear-loops. The ear-loops are made of knitted polyester/ elastane. They are welded to the mask. The materials do not contain natural rubber latex.
A malleable polyethylene laminated aluminum nosepiece is placed between the layers along the top edge of the mask for extra comfort and fit around the wearer's nose.
The surgical mask is intended to be a single-use disposable device, provided non-sterile.
| Product # | Style | Color |
|-----------|----------|-------|
| HM-02-01 | Ear-loop | Blue |
#### 5. Intended Use/ Indication for Use
The surgical mask is intended to be worn to protect both the patient and healthcare personnel from transfer of microorganisms, body fluids and particulate material. The surgical mask is intended for use in infection control practices to reduce the potential exposure to blood and body fluids. This is a single-use, disposable device, provided non-sterile.
#### 6. Comparison to Predicate
#### (a) Technological Characteristics
Summarized in Table 1 below is the comparison of the technological characteristics between the proposed and the predicate devices.
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| Table 1 - Technological Characteristics Comparison | | | |
|----------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------|
| Description | Proposed Device | Predicate Device | Comparison |
| 510(k) Number | K210524 | K160269 (EL30000) | N/A |
| Manufacturer | Changzhou Holymed Products<br>Co., Ltd. | San-M Package Co., Ltd. | N/A |
| Common Name | Surgical Mask | Surgical Mask | Identical |
| Classification | Class II | Class II | Identical |
| Product Code | FXX | FXX | Identical |
| Intended Use | The surgical mask is intended<br>to be worn to protect both the<br>patient and healthcare<br>personnel from transfer of<br>microorganisms, body fluids<br>and particulate material. The<br>surgical mask is intended for<br>use in infection control<br>practices to reduce the<br>potential exposure to blood<br>and body fluids. This is a<br>single-use, disposable device,<br>provided non-sterile. | The surgical face masks are<br>intended to be worn to<br>protect both the patient and<br>healthcare personnel from<br>transfer of microorganisms,<br>body fluids, and particulate<br>materials. These face masks<br>are intended for use in<br>infection control practices to<br>reduce the potential exposure<br>to blood and body fluids. This<br>is a single-use, disposable<br>device, provided non-sterile. | Identical |
| Material Composition | | | |
| Outer Cover | Polypropylene spunbonded | Polypropylene | Similar |
| Middle Layer | Polypropylene melt-blown | 1. Polypropylene spunbond<br>2. Polypropylene meltblown | Similar |
| Inner Facing | Polypropylene spunbonded | Polypropylene | Similar |
| Nosepiece | Polyethylene laminated<br>aluminum | Polyethylene coated steel wire | Similar |
| Ear-loop | Knitted polyester/ elastane | Polyester, polyurethane. Side<br>tapes: Polyester spunbond<br>(ear loops mask only) | Similar |
| Colorant | Polypropylene masterbatch | Unknown | Similar |
| Dimensions | | | |
| Length | $95 \pm 3mm$ | $90 \pm 3 mm$ | Similar |
| Width | $175 \pm 3mm$ | $175 \pm 5 mm$ | Similar |
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| Design Features | Ear-loop | Ear-loop | Identical |
|-----------------|------------------------|------------------------|-----------|
| Color | Blue | White or blue | Similar |
| Mask Style | Flat-pleated | Flat-pleated | Identical |
| Sterility | Non-sterile | Non-sterile | Identical |
| Use Frequency | Single-use, disposable | Single use, disposable | Identical |
| ASTM 2100 Level | Level 3 | Level 3 | Identical |
#### (b) Performance
- (i) Clinical Test: Not applicable.
- (ii) Non-Clinical Test:
The proposed device was tested and conformed to the following standards and the requirements stated in the Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff: Surgical Masks – Premarket Notification [510(k)] Submissions posted on July 14, 2004. All samples met the performance acceptance criteria and performed as effective as the predicate device.
Provided below in Table 2 is the summary of the non-clinical testing that was performed per specification of the standard and test methodology listed below. The results of the performance testing demonstrated the subject device met the acceptance criteria of the standard and the test methodology.
#### Table 2: Non-Clinical Performance Testing Table
| Test<br>Methodology | Purpose | Acceptance Criteria | Results |
|------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Fluid Resistance<br>ASTM F1862 | Determine the<br>ability of the<br>mask's material<br>to resist<br>penetration of<br>blood and body<br>fluids. | Pass/fail basis at any<br>of three velocities<br>corresponding to the<br>range of human blood<br>pressure<br>Level 1 – 80 mmHg<br>Level 2 – 120 mmHg<br>Level 3 - 160 mmHg | Level 3<br>Passed at 160 mmHg.<br>All 3 lots tested passed with no<br>synthetic blood penetration<br>observed at 160 mmHg, under<br>the conditions of the test. |
| Particulate<br>Filtration<br>Efficiency<br>ASTM F2299 | Determine the<br>ability of the<br>mask's material<br>to prevent<br>passage of<br>aerosolized<br>submicron<br>particulates. | Pass/fail basis<br>Level 1 – 95%<br>Level 2 – 98%<br>Level 3 – 98% | Level 3<br>Passed at > 99.9%<br>Average Filtration Efficiency:<br>AMSB-LOT202010007: >99.979%<br>AMSB-LOT202011002:<br>>99.9814%<br>AMSB-LOT202011005: >99.984% |
| Bacterial<br>Filtration<br>Efficiency<br>ASTM F2101-19<br> | Determine the<br>ability of the<br>mask's material<br>to prevent<br>passage of<br>aerosolized<br>bacteria.<br>Determine the<br>resistance of<br>the surgical<br>facemask to air<br>flowing through<br>the mask. | Pass/fail basis<br>Level 1 - 95%<br>Level 2 – 98%<br>Level 3 – 98%<br>Pass/fail basis<br>Level 1 – <5 mm<br>H2O/cm²<br>Level 2 – <6 mm<br>H2O/cm²<br>Level 3 – <6 mm<br>H2O/cm² | Level 3<br>Passed at ≥ 99.9%<br>All samples tested passed with a<br>filtration efficiency percentage of<br>at least 99.9%, under the<br>conditions of the test.<br>Level 1<br>Passed, < 5 mm H2O/cm².<br>AMSB-LOT202010007: ≤ 3.7 mm<br>H2O/cm2.<br>AMSB-LOT202011002: ≤ 3.7 mm<br>H2O/cm2.<br>AMSB-LOT202011005: ≤ 4.9 mm<br>H2O/cm2. |
| Flammability<br>16 CFR Part 1610 | Determine the<br>ability of the<br>mask to resist<br>ignition to an<br>externally<br>applied ignition<br>source. | Pass/fail basis<br>Class 1, normal<br>flammability specified<br>in 16 CFR Part 1610. | Passed at Class 1<br>All samples tested achieved a<br>Class 1 flammability rating under<br>the conditions of the test. |
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## (c) Safety
To address the safety risks from wearing of the surgical mask, biocompatibility tests were performed according to the standard ISO 10993 as referenced in the Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff: Surgical Masks – Premarket Notification [510(k)] Submissions posted on July 14, 2004. All samples met the test criteria and are as safe as the predicate device. Test results are summarized in Table 3 below.
| Table 3: Summary of Biocompatibility Test Result and Comparison | | | | | | | |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------|--|--|--|--|
| Test<br>Methodology | Purpose | Acceptance Criteria | Results | | | | |
| Cytotoxicity<br>ISO 10993-5 | Determine the biological<br>response of mammalian<br>cells in-vitro | Non-cytotoxic | Under the conditions of<br>the study, non-<br>cytotoxicity effect | | | | |
| Skin-irritation<br>ISO 10993-10 | Assess the potential of a<br>medical device and its<br>constituent materials to<br>produce skin irritation | Non-irritating | Under the conditions of<br>the study, non-irritation | | | | |
| Sensitization<br>ISO 10993-10 | Assess the potential of a<br>medical device and its<br>constituent materials to<br>produce host sensitization | Non- sensitizing | Under the conditions of<br>the study, non-<br>sensitization | | | | |
### (d) Conclusion
The conclusion drawn from the nonclinical tests demonstrates that the subject device in this 510(k) submission K210524, the Disposable Surgical Mask is as safe, as effective, and performs as well as or better than the legally marketed predicate device cleared under K160269.
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